Fishing guide Jon Ball of Gimme-A-Go Guide service in Sandy, Ore., shares some of his experience with us in this blog. Any way you look at it – winter is a good time to get ready, set, go for Columbia River sturgeon catching! White Sturgeon Jon explains that white sturgeon migrate up and down the […]
While entertaining relatives or out for a family getaway, consider adding a visit to the sand dunes just north of Florence, Oregon. Formally known as the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, it extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast from Florence, OR to Coos Bay, OR I will never forget the first time my […]
Not only is it “not nice to underestimate Mother Nature,” it’s particularly bad karma to underestimate Mother Nature in winter. Nowhere is that more true than on the water. Here are some tips provided by the Oregon State Marine Board for prudent ways to boat safely during these cold, volatile months: Crabbing: Crabbing in the winter […]
While bass may be down deep this time of year, it isn’t long before spring and warmer temperatures lure the lunkers up toward the surface with ferocious appetites. This article can help you get your heart-racing just thinking about the next season and all the fun you will have trying out these locations. The author […]
Some Northwest days it’s hard to wrap ones’ head around going outdoors for sightseeing. When it’s cold, dark and rainy, the last thing on the excite-meter is hanging out outside. But one favorite spot is gorgeous particularly on gloomy, foggy days and visitors love it – Snoqualmie Falls! Snoqualmie Falls is one of Washington state’s […]
By Leslee Jaquette My much-respected yoga instructor Sunit did not approve of hot yoga. A “Thoroughly Modern Milly” of Indian descent, this smart young yogi felt the claims by groups headed by Bikram and others simply were not valid. I have taken a number of series of various hot yoga classes including Bikram several times. […]
I think many people agree, Whidbey Island provides a great getaway any time of year. It’s easy to jump on a ferry in Mukilteo, Wash., drive around the island and situate yourself at a campground, cozy B & B or country inn. But if you are looking for an excuse to take an escape weekend, […]
By Leslee Jaquette The simple, count-your-steps fitness trackers are passé. According to a recent article (Oct 11, 2014) in the WSJ, a next generation of monitors is on the market and it’s got lots more fire power and doo-dads than its predecessors. For starters, says author Nathan Olivarez-Giles, Apples’ Health app, a feature of iOS […]
When the snow does come, many skiers from all over the Northwest will be heading to Crystal Mountain in Washington. It’s big and brawny and the owners make terrain improvements every year. The Gondola is open to whisk non-skiers up for lunch at the restaurant and the, oh, so breathtaking views of Mount Rainier. If […]
Blackmouth fishing in the San Juan’s has slowed somewhat from the fast start we had in December. There are still fish around, and some big ones here and there as well. The bait seems to be spread around, and the fish are moving. Hopefully we’ll get more moving in than out in the New Year. […]
